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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1906
Page
3
The report notes IGET SOUND overtaking Boston as a ship center, detailing positions, annual figures, and regional standings. It cites New Orleans and New York among leading ports, with tables showing yearly tonnage and movements through 1909 to 1906.
The Grandie presents Babette by the Stew Art Opera company with strong turnout and a Saturday matinee. Next week The Two Roses starts, followed by Deadwood Dick at Third Avenue Theater drawing capacity crowds daily.
C B Magoon sits at his desk in the Panama republic serving as Roosevelt's appointee for canal zone municipal affairs. He represents the president in urban governance and is noted as a well, sociable diplomat. The canal zone municipal system mirrors the one set after Cuba's possession.
The Taylor company closes its engagement with The Female Detectives at the Third Avenue theater this Sunday afternoon, while Brat theater offers vaudeville in review with strong acts. Mimic Four delivers strong singing and comedy, with Lowe and Low Palmer drawing big followings. Moving pictures and songs also meet standard. The last performances occur Sunday night and a new bill opens Monday at 2 30 p m.
Three American boundary survey parties under Professor O Leland are located at Lynn canal and operating toward Skagway with camps at Fortune Bay and Dyea. W F Smith is based near Aldred Rock and Boothroyd camps on Chilkoot Pass. The parties stay put until next month then head south for a year while Canadian teams advance westward.
A Northern Pacific passenger train from Seattle struck a farmer's team near Murray, killing the horses and possibly fatally injuring the farmer who was unconscious when the train arrived at Olympia. The driver’s name was not reported.
London dispatch says Roosevelt will run again and be pressured by Republicans to accept the nomination to counter Bryan. The Times notes Roosevelt may not openly permit or refuse the nomination.
Washington Jersey Creamery Butter two pound blocks priced at 65 cents. Promotion runs tomorrow and Saturday at the Jersey Batter Store located at 8 Pike Street.
The Central Labor Council of Seattle and Vicinity calls for immediate prosecution of all persons blamed for election frauds in the recent city election. It condemns the appointment of disreputable figures to election boards and urges harsh punishment for those responsible.
Rex Beach, noted author and storyteller, will come to Nome on Saturday with Dave King. They plan a new volume from the press in fall. Beach leaves Alaska late September and will go to Chicago for the production of The Spoilers at the Haymarket theater. He lectured in Bellingham yesterday and will attend Dr Seth C Maker’s reception tonight.
The naval review at Oyster Bay will cost about $699 above the daily fleet maintenance, not $1,000,000 as charged. The extra $609 for the presidential salute uses black powder condemned for other uses.
Charles Cowen expands his domain into the University district using survey crews on the Mill company tract north of the campus. James Moore recently bought the land and aims to create the city’s finest exclusive residence area with extensive improvements, including a wide boulevard, asphalt paving, and upgraded utilities. The project, linked to the coming fair and improved transit, promises a premium precinct near the university.
General Funston plans a Meld day before maneuvers end at the army encampment in which soldiers will display athletic prowess. Spectators may attend on a Saturday or Sunday as cavalry and artillery provide the spectacle including sabre work on dummy heads and catching rings in gallop, plus monkey drills by cavalrymen with multiple horses and riders.
Mary D. Sprague files a petition in superior court seeking denial of fees paid to executor R. F. Bogardus of the George Dietrich estate. She alleges the heirs divided much of the property without his help and that he improperly collected rental income.
Charles Anderson was arrested this morning for stealing a valise from the Daweon City saloon. He was drunk at the time of arrest and will be charged with petitlarcony.
Bleating heat continued in Chicago with four deaths and many prostrations reported to police by 7 PM. City health officials urged residents to stay indoors and drink water during the heat wave.
Charles B. Soward, who said he was a detective, was arrested in Ravensdale Monday on a charge of insanity. He was jailed and will have a hearing tomorrow.
Charles George yesterday admitted taking a pair of shoes from Treen Shoe Company after the August 1 fire. He was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary.
Kansas City Missouri reports the greatest rainfall ever recorded with the morning storm. Trains are blocked in several spots, water reaching six feet, and many residents narrowly escaped drowning.
Tonight at Leschi Park a grand dance features Wagner's orchestra performing on a new Michigan maple floor in the pavilion. The event promises a premier venue for dancing with a top tier concert ensemble.
Dr. Frederick A. Cook is attempting a fourth ascent of Mount McKinley as reported by Professor H. C. Parker. The party previously failed at Sheem Bluffs on three tries, with the current attempt favoring the old Brook's trail. Some members may withdraw if the climb fails, but Cook plans to stay through winter if needed.
Two Italian men arrested near the prefecture for violating game laws were rescued by a gang of laborers and later surrendered to Game Warden Chief Hief. They paid a fine of 100.
Rh H Marshall reports his room 77 Roche ter hotel was entered last night and a quantity of clothing stolen.
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